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Watton in Bloom

Posted by John

· September 4, 2020

The Watton Society

Watton In Bloom

A few weeks ago the committee of the Watton Society once again toured the town looking at front gardens showing a good display of colour. A list of nearly forty gardens was sent to the Mayor of Watton, Pat Warwick, who is also President of the Watton Society. The Major made several visits to the gardens before making her decision on a winner, a highly commended and seven commended gardens, who all received certificates. It was not an easy decision.

A highly commended certificate was also awarded by the Society to the Town Council for the excellent display of floral colour in the High Street

Our photograph shows the winner, Mr. R. Mikulik of Nelson Court, receiving the winning salver and certificate from Watton Mayor Pat Warwick and Watton Society Chairman John Kerr.

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POSTER COMPETITION 2019

Posted by John

· February 10, 2020

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The Watton Society Picture Competition for Children

The topic for 2019 was…

What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

We had sixty four entries from schools and Brownie Groups. The children had a wide variety of aspirations for their future occupations – many wanted a job involving animals, including dinosaurs. Others wanted to be teachers, firefighters, work for NASA, be archaeologists, actors, pilots, singers and dancers, and many more. Well done to all the children who did a picture for the competition and good luck with your future careers. Our picture shows some of the Brownies of the 2^nd Watton (RAF) Brownie group receiving their prizes.

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January 2020 Meeting

Posted by John

· January 22, 2020

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Watton Society’s first meeting of 2020 began with a full house all fascinated by the story of the Honeybee. Trevor Nash’s interest in bees began as an 11 year old school boy, and he finds it still absorbing today. He is now the vice chairman of the Norfolk Bee Keeping Association. The number of different types of bee you wouldn’t believe. The way the honey bees organise the working of the hive, and their interaction with each other is riveting.

Our February meeting is on Wednesday 19th February at 7.45pm in the Watton Christian Community Centre.

The speaker will be David Spain – Photographer. David has had an impressive career in photography which he will tell us about. The list is too long to put here but includes film, military, fashion, travel, National Trust, politicians, pop stars, and much more.

All are welcome, non-members £3.50. Watch out for our posters.

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2019 Quiz Report

Posted by John

· October 27, 2019

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Watton Society had its Annual Quiz which was again well attended with teams of up to four players competing for a much fought over Trophy.

This year the winners were a team from University of the Third Age, comprising of Anita Taylor, Keith Taylor, Arthur Rawbone and Marian Smith. They won in a tie break with Northern Lights . A prize is also given to the team that came last to encourage them to reach higher scores. Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support.

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Watton in Bloom 2019

Posted by John

· September 4, 2019

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Watton in Bloom 2019 report

Every year during Spring or Summer the committee members of the Watton Society look at the gardens of Watton that can be seen from the road and show a good display of colour. A short list is prepared and the winner and highly commended chosen, usually by the current Mayor of Watton, who is also the President of the Watton Society. This is not always an easy decision and this year the Mayor made several visits to gardens on the short list before making her decision.

When we inform the winners and highly commended they are delighted that their gardens have been noticed and maybe appreciated by passers by to add to the pleasure of the gardeners!

A highly commended certificate was also awarded to the Town Council for the lovely displays in the High Street.

Our photograph shows the winners, Mr and Mrs Donegan of 35 Sharman Avenue, receiving the winning salver from Watton Town Mayor Pat Warwick and Watton Society Chairman John Kerr.

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Picture Competition 2018

Posted by John

· April 6, 2019

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This year’s poster competition was won by the 2^nd. Watton RAF Brownies. The poster competition theme this year was “Save our World” The picture shows the winner and two runners up.

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December 2018 Meeting

Posted by John

· January 7, 2019

Watton Society – December 2018 meeting report.

What a way to start Christmas!! A magical evening of music, performed by Chanters Jigge. The
choice of instruments was immense, Just some of them – accordion, keyboard, guitar, bagpipes,
saxophone, hurdy gurdy and many many more, Put together with mulled wine, mince pies, songs,
airs and jollies a fantastic evening was had by all. Absolute magic, an evening to be remembered

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Octobers AGM 2018 Meeting

Posted by John

· October 29, 2018

Watton Society Report of October AGM Meeting 2018

Watton Society held its AGM with John Kerr being elected as Chairman, The Committee from last
year, minus two retirements, was elected en bloc. The Mayor Tina Kiddell then spoke about the
duties and the time representing Watton in Norfolk, the importance of meeting other dignitaries and
talking to other councils about getting projects done. This was followed by Jan Fountain telling us
about the Neighbourhood plan, which is a legal document, stating what can and cannot be done, so
its very important for Watton. A questionnaire will be sent to all addresses, it is very important that
this is completed and returned it gives every person in Watton a voice. A very interesting and
informative evening. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 19th December at 7.45pm at the Watton
Christian Community Centre, when “Chanter’s Jigge” will entertain us at our Christmas Festivities.
with mulled wine and mince pies. £6. members and £8 non members. All Welcome. Seasons
Greeting to everyone.

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2018 Quiz

Posted by John

· October 7, 2018

Watton Society Annual Quiz night at the Queens Hall experienced an exciting evening, when 17 tables of quizzers battled for the trophy. In a very close contest the “Wits” a team from Watton Evening Womens Institute, won by one point from “U3A” with “Half Wits” third. A special prize was given to the team coming last. This was the “Scooby Doos”. The winning team was made up of Lyn Summers, Sally Blain, Barbara Trayhorn and Hazel Gillingham.

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Umbrella Festival

Posted by John

· October 7, 2018

Watton Rotary held a fundraising Umbrella Festival in September, which the Society entered. Our decorated Umbrella was displayed along with others, at the Christian Community Centre the night before carnival. Our Umbrella was paraded in the carnival procession by John Ward, who worked on the design and construction of our entry.

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